CDL-A Shuttle Driver

JOB SUMMARY:

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for loading and unloading boxes (containers), transporting empty boxes to the fields, and transporting full vegetable boxes to the dock. The Shuttle Drivers prepares, Signs, and delivers field harvest tags to the receiving crew at the cooler and to harvest supervisors;
The Shuttle Drivers reports to harvest supervisor and coordinates with crew leaders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities will include the following (but are not limited to):ÜAdvises immediate supervisor when a delivery of product/supplies is completed, and he/she are available for the next transportation task or assignments.ÜAssist in the unloading of full trailers at the cooler.ÜAssist in trailer loading operations in fieldÜComplete load tags properly with required information.ÜHelps with general housekeeping when not driving.ÜHitch and unhitch trailers to trucks or farm tractors.ÜInspect

truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.ÜLoad and transport empty boxes, totes, or crates.ÜLoad full vegetable boxes, totes, and crates onto trailer in field.ÜMaintain trucks and equipment clean. Must wash vehicle and trailer.ÜMaintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities such as: vehicle safety inspections, driver manifests and vehicle/trailer cleaning logs.ÜMaintain

fields clean of trash and debris.ÜMaintain communication with Shuttle Driver Supervisor or Harvest manager/Supervisor by using equipment such as wireless phones and two-way radios.ÜMaintain record of materials and products transported.ÜMaintains his/her work vehicle in a neat and appropriate manner.ÜOperate trucks and tractors on ranches in muddy, rainy, or dry conditions.ÜOperate trucks and farm tractors in a safe manner.ÜOperate farm tractor during field loading operations.ÜPerform

all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.ÜPositions and secures v-boards, ties ropes and straps around boxes/totes/crates and entire load to hold the cargo safely for transport.ÜReport vehicle and equipment defects to Harvest Supervisor or maintenance shop.ÜReport all accidents and/ or incidents involving driver or company equipment.ÜSort

stock as assigned; assist with periodic inventories.ÜUnload empty boxes, totes, and crates.ÜWork in mudd

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to bend, stoops, kneels, crouch, crawl, climb and walk on soft, uneven ground and steps over obstacles.

Ability to pass required medical examinations and vision test.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, while in a moving vehicle.

Must secure loaded trailers by climbing on top of loaded trailers by using v-boards, straps, or ropes.

Must be able to maintain concentration, visual acuity, and alertness.

Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Requires making the same physical activities or mental activities over and over.

Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk to occasionally climb on equipment.

Employee is constantly required to use arms, legs, hands to finger, reach with legs, feed, hands/arms to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Employee must be able to hear others speak and must be able to hear equipment noise.

Qualifications:

Valid Class A License with doubles endorsement and airbrakes.
1 – 3 years of recent driving experience that required a Class A license.

Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred

Ability to communicate effectively

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required

Ability to work full agricultural schedule

No DOT offenses in the previous 7 years or pattern of unsafe practices

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